Gorse & Thistle | South West Links

Arrive at Shannon Airport, where you will be greeted by your Gorse & Thistle Tour Host for a seamless private transfer to Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Doonbeg, your five-star coastal retreat overlooking Doughmore Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
Set among towering dunes and wild Atlantic scenery, Doonbeg offers an exceptional base for the opening chapter of your South West Ireland journey.
After check-in, enjoy time to relax at leisure before joining your Tour Host for an evening welcome reception introducing the world-class links ahead.

Begin your journey at Trump International Doonbeg, a dramatic modern links carved through immense dunes along the Atlantic coastline.
This Greg Norman-designed course blends bold architecture with natural terrain, delivering a powerful links experience shaped by wind, movement, and ocean views on every hole.
After your round, enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure at the resort, with optional coastal walks or relaxation overlooking the Atlantic.

Travel south to Lahinch Golf Club, one of Ireland’s most historic and characterful links courses.
Often referred to as the “St Andrews of Ireland,” Lahinch is a traditional masterpiece featuring blind shots, rolling dunes, and a classic routing that has stood the test of time against the Atlantic elements.
Following your round, return to Doonbeg for an evening at leisure in your coastal surroundings.

Today you will play Tralee Golf Club, an Arnold Palmer-designed masterpiece set on one of the most dramatic stretches of coastline in Ireland.
Famous for its breathtaking opening holes and cliffside routing, Tralee offers a visually spectacular and strategically demanding links experience where the Atlantic is ever-present.
After your round, continue your journey into County Kerry and check in to The Europe Hotel & Resort, Killarney, your luxury lakeside retreat overlooking the famous Lakes of Killarney. Enjoy the evening at leisure with world-class spa facilities and panoramic mountain and lake views.

Travel to Ballybunion Golf Club, home to one of the greatest links courses in the world.
The Old Course is a pure and powerful test of traditional links golf, defined by towering dunes, natural routing, and relentless Atlantic winds that demand precision and creativity on every shot. A true bucket-list experience, Ballybunion has long been regarded as one of the finest courses in the game.
After your round, return to The Europe Hotel & Resort for an evening at leisure in luxury surroundings.

Play Waterville Golf Links, a remote and world-renowned championship links set on the edge of the Atlantic in the heart of the Kerry coastline.
Surrounded by ocean, mountains, and dunes, Waterville delivers a truly immersive golfing experience where natural beauty and strategic design combine seamlessly. A favourite of world champions, it is one of the most complete and memorable links experiences in Ireland.
Return to The Europe Hotel & Resort for a final evening overlooking the Lakes of Killarney.

After breakfast, enjoy a private transfer to Shannon Airport for your departure.
Depart Ireland with unforgettable memories of championship links golf, dramatic Atlantic coastlines, and the refined luxury of Gorse & Thistle — a journey through the very best of Ireland’s South West.